Bee Chat & Messaging Architecture
Overview
Bee Chat is STING’s intelligent messaging system that enables secure, context-aware communication between users, teams, and AI assistants. This document outlines the architecture for both current capabilities and future enterprise features.
Core Concepts
🐝 Bee Chat
Individual conversations with B. STING, providing:
- AI-powered assistance
- Context from Honey Jars
- Secure data discussions
- Task automation.
🐝🐝 Swarm Chat (Enterprise)
Group conversations enabling:
- Team collaboration
- Shared AI assistance
- Project-based discussions
- Role-based access.
💃 Waggles (Notification System)
Named after the bee waggle dance, Waggles are intelligent notifications that:
- Alert users to important events
- Provide context-aware updates
- Can be customized per data type
- Support local or cloud deployment.
Architecture
Architecture Components
Messaging Core:
Backend:
- WebSocket for real-time
- Redis for message queue
- PostgreSQL for history.
Features:
- 1:1 chat with Bee
- Group conversations (Swarm Chat)
- Message threading and reactions
- Email notifications
- In-app alerts
- File attachments.
Enterprise Features:
Third-Party Integration:
- Slack connector
- Microsoft Teams
- Discord
- Custom webhooks.
Advanced Waggles:
- Data-type specific alerts
- Custom waggle creation
- ML-powered routing
- Cross-platform sync.
Waggles - Intelligent Notification System
Concept
Just as bees perform waggle dances to communicate important information about resources, STING’s Waggles communicate important events and insights to users.
Waggle Types
System Waggles:
- report_complete: "Your report is ready!"
- data_anomaly: "Unusual pattern detected"
- security_alert: "Suspicious access attempt"
- performance_warning: "Processing slowdown"
Data Waggles:
- threshold_breach: "Sales exceeded target"
- pattern_match: "Similar to previous issue"
- compliance_violation: "PII detected in logs"
- insight_discovery: "New trend identified"
Collaboration Waggles:
- mention_alert: "@user mentioned you"
- task_assigned: "New task from @manager"
- approval_needed: "Report awaits approval"
- team_update: "Project milestone reached"
Waggle Configuration
class WaggleConfig:
"""Configuration for custom Waggles"""
def __init__(self, name: str, waggle_type: str):
self.name = name
self.type = waggle_type
self.conditions = []
self.actions = []
self.recipients = []
def when(self, condition: Dict[str, Any]):
"""Define trigger conditions"""
self.conditions.append(condition)
return self
def notify(self, recipients: List[str]):
"""Define who gets notified"""
self.recipients.extend(recipients)
return self
def via(self, channels: List[str]):
"""Define notification channels"""
self.channels = channels
return self
# Example: Custom Sales Waggle
sales_waggle = WaggleConfig("high_value_sale", "data_waggle")
.when({"field": "sale_amount", "operator": ">", "value": 10000})
.notify(["sales_manager", "ceo"])
.via(["email", "slack", "in_app"])
Local Waggle Installation
Local Waggles:
Purpose: "Process data without cloud dependency"
Installation:
- Download waggle package
- Configure data connections
- Set notification preferences
- Deploy to local Worker Bee.
Benefits:
- No data leaves premises
- Customizable logic
- Fast processing
- Compliance friendly.
Messaging Security
Zero Trust with Convenience
Security Layers:
Authentication:
Primary: WebAuthn/Passkeys (strongly recommended)
Fallback: TOTP + Password
Session: Secure, httpOnly cookies
Authorization:
- Message-level permissions
- Channel-based access
- Time-limited shares
- Audit trail.
Encryption:
- E2E for sensitive chats
- TLS for transport
- At-rest encryption
- Key rotation.
Device Trust Levels
Trust Levels:
Fully Trusted (WebAuthn):
- Full access to all features
- Can view sensitive data
- Extended session timeout
- Offline access.
Partially Trusted (TOTP):
- Limited sensitive data access
- Shorter session timeout
- No offline access
- Additional verification for critical ops.
Untrusted (Password only):
- Basic access only
- Frequent re-authentication
- No sensitive operations
- Limited API access.
Third-Party Integration Architecture
Slack Integration
class SlackConnector:
"""Slack integration for STING"""
async def setup_workspace(self, workspace_id: str):
"""Initial workspace setup"""
# OAuth flow
# Channel mapping
# User synchronization
# Permission mapping
async def forward_waggle(self, waggle: Waggle, channel: str):
"""Forward Waggle to Slack channel"""
slack_message = self.transform_waggle(waggle)
await self.slack_client.post_message(channel, slack_message)
async def handle_slash_command(self, command: str, args: List[str]):
"""Handle Slack slash commands"""
if command == "/sting-report":
return await self.generate_report(args)
elif command == "/sting-query":
return await self.query_honey_jar(args)
Microsoft Teams Integration
Teams Connector:
Features:
- Adaptive cards for rich content
- Bot framework integration
- Channel synchronization
- File sharing support.
Commands:
- "@sting help" - Get assistance
- "@sting report [type]" - Generate report
- "@sting status" - Check system status
- "@sting query [data]" - Query Honey Jars
API Examples
Create Custom Waggle
POST /api/v1/waggles
{
"name": "inventory_low",
"type": "data_waggle",
"conditions": {
"field": "inventory_count",
"operator": "<",
"value": 100
},
"actions": [
{
"type": "notify",
"channels": ["email", "slack"],
"recipients": ["inventory_manager"]
},
{
"type": "create_task",
"assignee": "purchasing_team",
"title": "Reorder inventory"
}
]
}
Send Swarm Message
POST /api/v1/swarms/{swarm_id}/messages
{
"content": "Check out this insight from the sales data",
"attachments": [
{
"type": "honey_jar_query",
"jar_id": "sales_2024",
"query": "top_customers_by_revenue"
}
],
"mentions": ["@sales_team", "@ceo"]
}
Configure Slack Integration
POST /api/v1/integrations/slack
{
"workspace_id": "T1234567",
"channel_mappings": {
"sales_waggles": "#sales-alerts",
"security_waggles": "#security",
"general": "#sting-notifications"
},
"waggle_forwarding": {
"enabled": true,
"filter": {
"priority": ["high", "critical"],
"types": ["security_alert", "compliance_violation"]
}
}
}
Security Considerations
Message Privacy
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive discussions
- Automatic PII detection in messages
- Message retention policies
- Audit trail for compliance.
Integration Security
- OAuth 2.0 for third-party apps
- Scoped permissions per integration
- API rate limiting
- Webhook signature verification.
Device Security
WebAuthn Enforcement:
Recommended For:
- Admin users
- Users with Honey Jar access
- Financial data handlers
- Healthcare workers.
Benefits:
- Phishing resistant
- No passwords to steal
- Biometric convenience
- Hardware security.
Best Practices
For Administrators
- Enable WebAuthn for all users handling sensitive data
- Configure Waggles for critical business events
- Set up integrations with existing communication tools
- Monitor message patterns for security anomalies
For Users
- Use WebAuthn devices for best security/convenience balance
- Create custom Waggles for your workflow
- Leverage Swarm Chat for team collaboration
- Keep sensitive data in Honey Jars, not messages
For Developers
- Use Waggle APIs for custom notifications
- Implement proper error handling in integrations
- Follow rate limits to ensure system stability
- Test Waggles locally before deployment
Future Vision
Intelligent Communication
- AI-suggested responses based on context
- Automatic meeting summaries
- Smart routing of questions to experts
- Predictive notifications.
Unified Workspace
- Single pane for all communications
- Integrated task management
- Seamless file sharing
- Cross-platform synchronization.
Advanced Analytics
- Communication pattern analysis
- Team collaboration metrics
- Response time optimization
- Knowledge flow visualization.
The future of enterprise communication is intelligent, secure, and seamlessly integrated. Bee Chat and Waggles make that future a reality.
Last Updated: January 2025